Cine-MRI for Quantifying Uterine Peristalsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Uterine contractility, also known as uterine peristalsis (UP), is a critical determinant of fertility, affecting sperm transport and embryo implantation. Increased uterine peristaltic activity has been associated with reduced pregnancy rates. However, data are heterogeneous and uterine contractility has not been widely translated into clinical practice. Cine-MRI, although limited by cost and heterogeneity in data reporting, has emerged as a promising tool to assess uterine dynamics and increase our knowledge of UP in physiological and pathological conditions. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to describe patterns of UP in physiological and pathological uterine conditions, including endometriosis and fibroids, using cine-MRI. Methods:

SUBMITTER: Vidal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11818271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature